H.R. 817 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act of 2005
H.R. 817 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Feb 15, 2005, sponsored by Mark Green with 324 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 15, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 324
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act of 2005 - Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit: (1) sponsoring or exhibiting a bird in a fighting venture in a State where it would not otherwise be in violation of the law, only if the person knew that any bird in the venture was knowingly bought, sold, delivered, transported, or received in interstate or foreign commerce for such purpose; or (2) knowingly sponsoring or exhi…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mark Green (R-WI). Co-sponsors: 169 Democrats, 154 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 15, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Subcommittee Hearings Held. (May 18, 2006)
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- H.R. 32: Stop Counterfeiting in Manufactured Goods Act
- H.R. 4472: Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006
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- S. 3880: Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act
- S. 1998: Stolen Valor Act of 2005
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Agriculture Committee
More
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